
Texture book Activity
Why do it?
- At this age, baby is interested in details such as texture, and can explore a fabric ‘texture book’ safely.
- A book made of different fabrics is easy to make.
- Whānau can also use the texture book in the Exploring textures play idea.
How to do it
- Cut between 6 and 8 fabric pieces, about 15 cm square. Use a range of fabric types such as satin, wool, fake fur, lace and so on.
- Sew or staple them together firmly, to make a book.
- If you use staples, cover the backs of the staples so there are no sharp points that could poke baby (for example, use strong tape that baby can’t pull off).
- If you’re keen to get more creative things can be added by securely sewing different coloured or shaped patches or buttons to the pages.
- Be sure to sew carefully and strongly so there’s no danger of baby pulling or chewing anything off the material that could be a choking hazard (like a button).
Using more te reo Māori
Pukapuka | Book |
Arohia | Paying attention to, interested in |
Papanga | Material, fabric |
Tapanga | Naming, label |
Whakahahakitia | Point out, draw attention to |
Tairongo | Sense |
Rongo whakapā | Sense of touch |
Kakano | Texture |
Newanewa | Soft to touch |
Maene, mākohakoha | Smooth |
Perehunga | Fluffy |
Pāhura | Hairy |
Mātoretore, kaitara | Rough, course |
Māngūngungu | Be gritty |
Huruhuru | Fur, feather |
Wūru | Wool |
Hiraka | Silky |
Pīataata | Shiny, bright |
Kakona | Poke |
Ngā āhuahanga | Shapes |
Porowhita | Circle |
Tapawhā | Square |
Porotītaha | Oval |
Tapatoru | Triangle |
Tuituia | To sew |
Ngā pātene | Buttons |
Kia tūpato | Be careful |
Rāoa | To choke |
He aha tēnei? | What's this? |
He maene tēnei papanga | This material is smooth |
Kei te rongo ahau tētahi mea newanewa | I can feel something soft |
Homai tō ringaringa | Give me your hand |
Me pēhea te pā? | How does it feel? |